Israel readies for Houthi retaliation after PM, ministers killed in IDF strikes in Yemen

The Houthis vowed revenge after Israel killed their prime minister in a Sanaa strike. Now, the IDF is reinforcing air defenses in anticipation of missile and drone retaliation.

A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)

ByAMIR BOHBOT, LIRAN HARONI

AUGUST 31, 2025 09:19

Updated: AUGUST 31, 2025 16:41